congressional elections should be held once in 4 years .. here is why [View all]

[srican69]

Last edited Wed Oct 9, 2013, 12:55 PM - Edit history (1)

Pros

1) Most congressmen/women get reelected anyway
2) It saves the government money
3) You can always do a recall if you aren't happy ---- :On update - this is not true ... no recalls
4) It will coincide with Presidential elections and thus will have greater participation ( good for democracy)
5) This is a stretch - but hopefully there will be more compromise particularly in years 2&3 of the term



Cons

1) less responsive to constituents ( which they are anyway)
2) recalls are painfull ( this doesnt apply either as there are no recalls)